Aer Duffel Pack 2 vs. Able Carry Daybreaker
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer Duffel Pack 2 | Feature | Able Carry Daybreaker |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 900D eco-dyed polyester exterior | XPAC Fabric or Cordura Nylon |
Able Carry Daybreaker
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.58 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×26×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $126 |
Key differences between the Aer Duffel Pack 2 and Able Carry Daybreaker
- Opening: Other on the Aer Duffel Pack 2; Top zip on the Able Carry Daybreaker.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Aer Duffel Pack 2; Removable on the Able Carry Daybreaker.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Aer Duffel Pack 2; 1 on the Able Carry Daybreaker.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 163 accept both. 0 accept only the Aer Duffel Pack 2, and 11 accept only the Able Carry Daybreaker.
Only the Able Carry Daybreaker fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Aer Duffel Pack 2 vs. Able Carry Daybreaker: which should you pack?
The Able Carry Daybreaker carries 0.3999999999999986L more than the Aer Duffel Pack 2 (24.6L vs. 25L), while the Able Carry Daybreaker is the lighter pack at 0.58kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Able Carry Daybreaker fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Able Carry Daybreaker; if you want to travel lighter, the Able Carry Daybreaker is the better call.